The skokomish tribe is developing a model tribal program and requests a three-year grant to continue to meet challenges and implement strategies for the sorna program that not only benefits the…

The Skokomish Indian Tribe was awarded a $396,361 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Sex Offender Sentencing under the Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program (CFDA #16.750) for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025.

The Tribe will develop a model tribal program to implement the requirements of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) that can be shared with other tribal communities. Key products and services will include continued strategies for the Tribe's SORNA program utilizing its SORNA officer, legal consultant, and public safety officers. The grant will also support networking between tribal law enforcement and agencies on and off reservations. The goal is to establish a model tribal program enforcing SORNA requirements.

The skokomish tribe is developing a model tribal program and requests a three-year grant to continue to meet challenges and implement strategies for the sorna program that not only benefits the skokomish people, but can be shared with other tribal communities. The activities have been well planned and utilizes the skills of the sorna officer, legal consultant, public safety officers and the members of the working group. The ultimate outcome will be a model tribal program enforcing sorna and networking with law enforcement agencies and people on and off the federal indian reservations.